Do you know what this is?

[pheraghty]

This was recovered from the Cooper River (in the area of the Cypress Gardens boat ramp). Does anyone knwo what it is / was?

Thanks
Patrick

 

[pheraghty]

I know that this is not a critter now, but it was part of one along time ago.

This was recovered from the Cooper River (in the area of the Cypress Gardens boat ramp). Does anyone know what it is / was?

Thanks
Patrick

 

[PvtStash]

extremely worn/pitted Megalon (sp?) shark tooth ?

 

[Capt Gary]

It looks a lot like the upper mouth section of a turtle skull. I've got an entire hawksbill skull in my shop, but the mouth section looks very similar to what you've got. You're just look a lot older.

Good Diving/Hunting,

 

[DiveonBUB]

My guess is that it is whats left of either a Loggerhed or Hawksbill turtle beak.
Both species are indigenous to the area.

 

[Narcosis_Anonymous]

Heres a link to other links about Florida fossils...About Our Club

 

[Tom Smedley]

Actually looks like a turtle jaw. You were diving in the canal???

 

[ScubaGir1]

By doing a quick search on line, it does actually look more like a turtle beak/jaw...

 

[pheraghty]

It looks like the general thought is a fossilized turtle beak / jaw. Thank you for the help. It is greatly appreciated.

Patrick

 

[pheraghty]

Actually looks like a turtle jaw. You were diving in the canal???

This was recovered in the river proper (near the Dow plant).

Patrick